Sparta Rotterdam - NEC Nijmegen
Match preview
Sparta Rotterdam take on NEC Nijmegen in Eredivisie at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel on 5 December 2026.
The most recent match for Sparta Rotterdam was a 3-2 win over Groningen, preceded by a 2-2 draw with Fortuna Sittard (Dutch Cup (KNVB Beker)).
The most recent match for NEC Nijmegen was a 0-1 defeat against Heerenveen, preceded by a 2-2 draw with Groningen.
The numbers favour NEC Nijmegen, with 11 points and 19 goals conceded in 11 matches, against 9 points and 24 goals conceded in 10 matches for Sparta Rotterdam.
The record over the 14 previous meetings: 5 wins for Sparta Rotterdam, 2 wins for NEC Nijmegen and 7 draws. See every meeting between Sparta Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen.
Our algorithm predicts NEC Nijmegen to win, with a probability of 48%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
6
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2
Clean sheets
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Eredivisie
Stadion
table 2026
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
Feyenoord
|
25 |
Ajax
|
24 |
PSV Eindhoven
|
23 |
Twente
|
23 |
AZ Alkmaar
|
20 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
19 |
Heerenveen
|
18 |
Groningen
|
15 |
Cambuur
|
15 |
GO Ahead Eagles
|
14 |
Utrecht
|
12 |
NEC Nijmegen
|
11 |
PEC Zwolle
|
11 |
Excelsior
|
11 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
9 |
Telstar
|
9 |
ADO Den Haag
|
6 |
Willem II
|
2 |
Possible line-up
Sparta Rotterdam — Formation: 5-4-1
Sparta Rotterdam — Formation: 5-4-1